I think these are just great opening lines and how nice that you provided links to all of the stories they came from.
I agree that you definitely like to give the character's name right away. What I also see is that you give a really nice teaser to the *what* of your story.
Almost without exception, each of your opening lines has a teaser making you want to read more.
1. What is the pitiful creature? 2. Why are they driving to Los Angeles? 7. What was Angel's plan? 11. Why is Spike in trouble?
See, you get my meaning? You are getting me/us involved right away asking questions that make us want to keep reading.
You write so much and are so good at it, you probably knew you were doing this all along. I, on the other hand, have never taken a writing class and have only dabbled in writing and have zero technique. I only have the fact that I read a lot as an example of how to put stuff on paper. No technique, no training.
After reading your opening lines, I think I might go back and see how the heck I start any fic or chapter of a fic. I like what you have done. It is very effective.
I hope you don't mind the long observation, but it seemed that was what you were asking for.
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Date: 2008-09-01 06:56 pm (UTC)I agree that you definitely like to give the character's name right away. What I also see is that you give a really nice teaser to the *what* of your story.
Almost without exception, each of your opening lines has a teaser making you want to read more.
1. What is the pitiful creature?
2. Why are they driving to Los Angeles?
7. What was Angel's plan?
11. Why is Spike in trouble?
See, you get my meaning? You are getting me/us involved right away asking questions that make us want to keep reading.
You write so much and are so good at it, you probably knew you were doing this all along. I, on the other hand, have never taken a writing class and have only dabbled in writing and have zero technique. I only have the fact that I read a lot as an example of how to put stuff on paper. No technique, no training.
After reading your opening lines, I think I might go back and see how the heck I start any fic or chapter of a fic. I like what you have done. It is very effective.
I hope you don't mind the long observation, but it seemed that was what you were asking for.